Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen
by Kid Cudi
  • Record Label: Republic
  • Release Date: Dec 11, 2020
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 311 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 277 out of 311
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 311
  3. Negative: 21 out of 311
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  1. Rafa
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. An album that represents Cudder's return to what he left open on The Legend Of Mr. Rager.
  2. JakJohn
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Top notch production and a different Cudi, the album fits well in with previous installments to perfectly end a trilogy. Superb.
  3. NickyNichols
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Album of the year. Kid Cudi has been to hell and back and this is his most uplifting and victorious album ever.
  4. McJacs2
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    The best album Cudi has ever dropped. All songs are well crafted perfection
  5. persianfoo
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful album, start to finish. His best project probably. Fire up your vape/joint/bowl and press play
  6. erolsabadosh
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Great album, really enjoy listening! Favorite tracks are solo dolo III, the void and lord I know.
  7. freshie
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    An unexpected, but pleasant addition to the man on the moon trilogy. Cudi delivers beauitful flows and melodies over beats executed to perfection.

    There's no orchestra in the album unlike cudi's previous albums which took a moment to accustom to
  8. Jjgonzalez1005
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    All around amazing album. Found myself listening to it on repeat! Absolute masterpiece
  9. pdroroma
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    artist, brilliant, i love it so much!!!! kid cudi return in a big style!!!!
  10. AuGeR96
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing piece of art. Kid Cudi has truly redeemed himself and also establishes his spot in today's mainstream rap. He uses an amalgamation of sounds that have evolved since the last Man on The Moon and then incorporates it with his iconic sound to create a blissful listening experience.
  11. Lamphire10
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Perfect addition to an amazing trilogy. Even the ones who gave up on Cudi years ago have to admit that he didn't disappoint this time! The moon man is back!
  12. gabe_wil
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Cudi delivered the best album of 2020, and to be completely honest it wasn't really close.
  13. petemhn_
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Worthy of the name. Something for everyone in this album. This album deals with the isolation that faced Scott the first two albums with a twist.
  14. candywalls
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing
  15. El-Cuppa
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Having been a long time cudi fan.. the excitement I had for the arrival of this third man on the moon album was indescribable. It’s been on repeat since it was released. I guess it was a little natural to have some skepticism that this album wouldn’t live up to the first and second man on the moon... but, my god.. it exceeds all expectations I had! It perfectly coincides with the firstHaving been a long time cudi fan.. the excitement I had for the arrival of this third man on the moon album was indescribable. It’s been on repeat since it was released. I guess it was a little natural to have some skepticism that this album wouldn’t live up to the first and second man on the moon... but, my god.. it exceeds all expectations I had! It perfectly coincides with the first two.

    I have always and will always love kid cudi and the music and emotions he creates.    … Expand
  16. WhySoSadCZ
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    For those of you who want to hear a return to the MOTM wait till you get to acts 3 and 4 and The Void starts. First part of the album is more modernistic with some great features but the second half of the album is where we get that sound we are all used to. Listen to The Pale Moonlight and tell me that you don't get goosebumps! I was waiting for this album for 4 albums!
  17. CHIZZYLK
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest returns in recent hip hop history.
    Cudi's Man on the moon III is all we needed in 2020
  18. Speedybrazil
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest returns to hip hop, with a fresh take on Cudi's classic sound mixed with a modern touch of the new generation of rap. Incredible.
  19. cosmonauts
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Man on the Moon III: The Chosen. — A great return of one of hip hop's most brilliant artists.
  20. Kev23
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is Awesome. This is definitely Cudi's second best album, obviously after the first, and with this he redeems himself from his previous works, the theme with Pop Smoke and Skepta is incredible.… Expand
  21. KO_is_HERE
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Just the most perfect Kid Cudi album. Has everything you want that makes him great and is fresh and new.
  22. cookiecrumbles
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    I will admit that I didn't have to wait as long as most fans but I was excited for the release anyway. For me the album was perfect. mellow and easy to listen to each track goes perfect with the next with just the right amount of features. the cover is amazing too
  23. Cavinonthemoon
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    This new instalment in the man on the moon franchise fits perfectly into the trilogy. Not only do we get the old Cudi vibes on this one, but it also shows how much Scott Mescudi has developed in terms of his own life as well as the style that he brings to on the table. Motm 1 and 2 showcased a struggling Cudi who seems like he has very much accepted his own flaws and is on the right pathThis new instalment in the man on the moon franchise fits perfectly into the trilogy. Not only do we get the old Cudi vibes on this one, but it also shows how much Scott Mescudi has developed in terms of his own life as well as the style that he brings to on the table. Motm 1 and 2 showcased a struggling Cudi who seems like he has very much accepted his own flaws and is on the right path to self acceptance. Kid Cudi has never been a vocal genius. Its the ability to convey his feelings to his fans through those little things like his hums or the cadence that he goes in and out of that has brought him this far. And with Man on the moon 3: The Chosen, Kid Cudi has delivered his most well rounded solo project to date.… Expand
  24. Uriel_cereal95
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Legit made an account to specifically talk about how amazing this album really is. I’m a fan of Cudi overall, but I do recognize consistency is something he hasn’t really shown throughout his career (*cough cough* Speeding Bullet to Heaven). That being said, this album offers such a unique listening experience that makes the hour long album pass quickly. The bears are fresh, the influencesLegit made an account to specifically talk about how amazing this album really is. I’m a fan of Cudi overall, but I do recognize consistency is something he hasn’t really shown throughout his career (*cough cough* Speeding Bullet to Heaven). That being said, this album offers such a unique listening experience that makes the hour long album pass quickly. The bears are fresh, the influences are clear, and Cudi is finally getting a grip on his sound/style that works for him. People will always refer to the old “I liked when they did this or that back then” type of argument, however I’d just like to point out that we have to give Cudi credit here for reaching far and beyond to do something more experimental and not just sticking to one sound/style. Overall great listening experience and I highly recommend you give it a listen when you aren’t busy with anything important and see where it takes you.… Expand
  25. quacki
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    A perfect end to the Man on the Moon trilogy. Whilst he strays a bit away from his own style in the first two acts, he somehow pulls off that psychedelic trap sound very well. Later into the album you start to hear more of that Man on the Moon-esque sound that really completes the experience.
  26. Jones98
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Can’t believe it’s been 10 years since man on the moon 2, this project is trailer a return to form for Cudi and was well worth the wait.
  27. Broe3
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Beautiful work of art. Truly Kid Cudi always says what you need to hear when you need to hear it
  28. Orif123
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, front to back Motm ||| is my album of the year. I love the production and everything
  29. confused2222
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Cudder is back with a bang!

    The long awaited (11 years!) final part of The Man on the Moon trilogy does not disappoint. The production is crisp, the sound design thought out. He switches styles and flows throughout the four different acts seemingly with ease, reflecting on his troubled past. Going from more contemporary sounding almost travis scott-escque trap songs to act 3 where he    Cudder is back with a bang!

    The long awaited (11 years!) final part of The Man on the Moon trilogy does not disappoint.
    The production is crisp, the sound design thought out. He switches styles and flows throughout the four different acts seemingly with ease, reflecting on his troubled past. Going from more contemporary sounding almost travis scott-escque trap songs to act 3 where he dives back into the more classic cudi emo rap sound.
    With Cudi you never know what youre in for, but this album is absolutely everything i've expected from the highly anticipated end of the trilogy and maybe his best work to date.

    9.7/10    … Expand
  30. adam212
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This is Cudi truly at his best, on the man on the moon 3 he uses all the tools he's built since the last installment to come through with what I believe is the album of the year.
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  1. AllMusic
    Jan 20, 2021
    70
    Cudi wrestles with the same struggles that have plagued him since he began sharing the complexities of his internal world, but at its best, Man on the Moon, Vol 3: The Chosen shows that years of struggle have yielded substantial growth.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Dec 17, 2020
    50
    His music might still be relatable, but it has never sounded so cliché.
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  3. Consequence
    Dec 16, 2020
    83
    Throughout the journey of the Man on the Moon trilogy, which is imbued with many twists and turns, The Chosen captures Cudi as victorious, finally reaching his long-awaited destination.
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